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How far is Durango, CO, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 947 miles / 1525 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Durango (DRO) is 1238 miles / 1992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 53 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Durango

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brainerd to Durango. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 947.300 miles
  • 1524.531 kilometers
  • 823.181 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 946.445 miles
  • 1523.155 kilometers
  • 822.438 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Brainerd to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Durango generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W
Destination Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W